What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Southwold?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Southwold is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Southwold?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Halesworth via York, Peterborough and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Durham to Southwold?

The distance between Durham and Southwold is 304 miles. The road distance is 268.5 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Southwold without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £100 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Southwold?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Durham to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Southwold train from?

Durham to Southwold train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Southwold train arrive?

Durham to Southwold train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Durham to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Southwold is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Durham to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Southwold.

Durham to Southwold - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
6h 50m
£103–147
Drive 266.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Southwoldcar 266.9 mi
4h 51m
£66–96
Fly Newcastle to Norwich International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane NCL - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
7h 16m
£112–220
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
7h 34m
£102–185
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A to Hartlepool Interchangebus 59
2. Take the train from Hartlepool to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
4. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
9h 8m
£86–131
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Norwich International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MME - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
7h 36m
£132–773
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5. Take the bus from Water Tower to Kings Headbus
7h 54m
£118–356

Durham to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

82Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.1 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Durham to North Green via York, Peterborough, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 7h 34m.

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